Peacefully nestled in Randallstown, MD, A Touch of Joy is a serene community dedicated to assisted living. They feature a team of kind and reliable caregivers to assist residents with their daily activities, including grooming, medication management, and household chores. Residents’ care plans are tailored to their preferences and needs to ensure they receive the proper amount of care to maintain their independence.
Certified services like skilled nursing, physical, speech, and occupational therapy are also offered to make sure residents are well-equipped to maintain their wellness. With no chores to worry about, residents can fully enjoy the community’s daily activities, events, and programs. A Touch of Joy is an ideal place for those looking to enjoy both comfort and enriching experiences.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
4Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Randallstown's city center to A Touch of Joy's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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Share of residents reported as White in the state-published race/ethnicity breakdown for this facility, shown as a whole-number percent. Parsed from the same source as the profile demographics section.
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Share of residents reported as African American or Black in the state breakdown, shown as a whole-number percent. Labels in the raw data are normalized to this bucket for compare.
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Combined share of all race/ethnicity groups that are not classified as White or African American (e.g. Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and other labeled categories), summed to a single whole-number percent.
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Share of residents aged 65–74 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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Share of residents aged 75–84 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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Share of residents aged 85–94 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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Share of residents aged 95 or older in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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| Oak Crest Village | AL IL MC NH | Parkville | 183
Facility
183
MD AVG
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Rank
#14 / 142 | No |
86
Facility
86
MD AVG
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Rank
#3 / 163 | - | 31
Facility
31
MD AVG
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Rank
#14 / 42 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Heron Point of Chestertown | AL HC HOS MC NH PC SNF | Chestertown | 45
Facility
45
MD AVG
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Rank
#113 / 142 | No |
63
Facility
63
MD AVG
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Rank
#39 / 163 | - | 39
Facility
39
MD AVG
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Rank
#4 / 42 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant | AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Ellicott City | 36
Facility
36
MD AVG
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Rank
#120 / 142 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
MD AVG
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Rank
#133 / 163 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 21
Facility
21
MD AVG
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Rank
#27 / 42 | - |
17% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 17% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (83% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
83% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 83% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
83% White Residents — State Benchmarked 83% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data. |
11% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 11% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown. |
6% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 6% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (6%). | - |
33% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 33% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs. |
44% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 44% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm. |
22% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 22% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities. |
| Friends House Retirement Community | AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Sandy Spring | 24
Facility
24
MD AVG
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Rank
#125 / 142 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
MD AVG
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Rank
#158 / 163 | - | 20
Facility
20
MD AVG
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Rank
#28 / 42 | - |
6% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (94% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
94% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 94% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
94% White Residents — State Benchmarked 94% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context. |
0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely. |
6% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 6% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (6%). |
6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support. |
18% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket. |
53% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 53% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs. |
24% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 24% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities. |
| A Touch of Joy | AL HC SNF | Randallstown (Fieldstone) | 4 | No | 62 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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A Touch of Joy is in the Fieldstone neighborhood of Randallstown.
A Touch of Joy has a walk score of 62. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
No, A Touch of Joy has a no-pet policy.
A Touch of Joy has 4 beds.
Yes — there are 6 photos of A Touch of Joy in the photo gallery on this page.
A Touch of Joy is located at 8819 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133.
(410) 922-4140 will put you in contact with the team at A Touch of Joy.
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